Japanese Sake Food Experiences(139)

In this bar hopping tour, experience a different side to Asakusa! Taste a rare kind of sake in a brewery, clink glasses with a friendly host, and enjoy a night out like a local in izakaya bars where you can try the city’s classic drinks.

Experience Japan’s tradition of hanami (cherry blossom viewing) with friendly local host and sake lover Eriko. First, taste five sake varieties paired with seasonal snacks at a sake bar in Shibuya, then go to a park together for a hanami picnic.

Discover the captivating world of Japanese rice wine while tasting 10 different kinds of sake paired with light bites. Learn all about sake brewing methods and differences in this masterclass led by a sake-loving restaurant manager.

Immerse yourself in the mystical streets of Uji during this guided tour with ancient sights and delicious tastings. Eat mochi at a 11th-century Buddhist temple and sample sake at a brewery in Fushimi.

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Ever heard of Yamanashi-style sushi? Make a fresh assortment of nigiri and gunkan pieces glazed with sweet soy sauce (true to the local Koshu style) and enjoy your meal with exquisite sake pairings by a professional chef.

Put on a tie and hand out business cards in this bar hopping tour inspired by the nightlife habits of Japanese businesspeople. Soak in the colorful local culture of Hiroshima in three snack bars where you’ll eat, drink and even sing karaoke.

Dive into hashigozake (Japanese bar hopping) in Tokyo’s izakaya bars in Akabane, guided by a local host. Stop at two izakayas and enjoy a total of four drinks and four snacks as you savor what local Tokyo nightlife has to offer.

Experience an authentic home party while in Fukuoka! Step inside a local home for a home dining experience where you’ll try five different kinds of sake from Kyushu paired with staple izakaya appetizers like yakitori, potato salad and more.

Uncover Kyoto's food, culture, and history with a tour of the famed Nishiki Market alongside an English-speaking guide. You’ll sample regional specialties, engage with vendors, sip on sake, enjoy lunch, and visit the sacred Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine.

Make sushi in Tsukiji, Tokyo’s seafood mecca. Master making nigiri and ramen in this 3-hour cooking class led by friendly English-speaking instructors eager to share Japan’s culinary traditions.

Join certified instructor Yuko and make traditional wagashi sweets to enjoy with sake in the popular district of Asakusa. You’ll enjoy these sweet treats with three types of Japanese sake for a surprisingly perfect marriage of flavors.

Led by an English-speaking sake sommelier, discover the subtleties, history and culture of Japanese sake in this welcoming workshop near Asakusa Station. Afterwards, taste up to 10 varieties of sake from all over Japan!

Embark on a tour of the most famous sake-producing region in Japan! Receive a history lesson in style while indulging in more than 10 types of premium Nada sake, then end the day with (you guessed it) more taste testing at a popular standing bar.

Uncover the world of Japanese sake (nihonshu) on this spectacular tour of Nada Gogo in Kobe; Japan’s famed sake-producing region! Taste (a lot of) sake, tour breweries, visit sake museums, & more with an expert guide by your side.

Peek behind the curtain of sake production in Matsumoto–one of Japan’s most active sake-producing regions! Tour the operational brewery, learn about the process from an expert, taste a variety of sake, then take home a sake-themed souvenir.

History, culture, a giant Buddha, sake, & craft beer in Nara? Look no further. Visit Todaiji Temple, try sake at Imanishi Seibei Shoten, craft beer at Naramachi Brewery, & take home a souvenir sake cup on this guided tour.

Dress up in cosplay and sing karaoke. Play traditional Showa-era games with salarymen. Dance the night away at a 50-year-old traditional nightclub. Anything’s possible in this bar-hopping tour in Susukino, Sapporo’s bustling nightlife district.

Through this experience, your guide will teach you about Japan's relationship with sake throughout its history and culture, serve 7 different sakes, and explain how each sake is prepared, should be enjoyed, and which foods have complimentary tastes.

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Flex your plant-based cooking muscles with this vegetarian ramen & gyoza-making class! Learn from a pro ramen chef at a restaurant in Meguro, discover the history of ramen, make veg ramen & gyoza from scratch, then feast on your mouthwatering meal.

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Saijo, Hiroshima, is one of Japan’s top sake brewing towns. Find out how their high-quality sake is made by visiting local sake breweries and honing your palate with tastings at each location. Then try bishu nabe, a local hot pot made with sake!

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Meander through Otaru, an age-old trading town in Hokkaido. Explore Otaru Canal, meander through Sakaimachi Street's quaint alleys, discover the Triangular Market (seafood & produce), enjoy a fresh seafood bowl, & take part in a sake tasting.

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Indulge in a variety of meat cuts and side dishes in this private Kyoto dining experience. You’ll visit a local restaurant tailored to your dietary needs, enjoy melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef, and learn about Japanese culture from Hiroshi, your guide.

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Fun Fukuoka day trip! Enjoy a tour of the Itoshima Peninsula, one of Kyushu’s best kept secrets. Enjoy Japan’s world-famous ramen at the Ichiran Factory, sample local sake and sightsee the area’s photogenic spots in this tour by car!

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Explore the world of sake, otherwise known as rice wine or nihonshu. Tour Gifu’s esteemed Daruma Masamune Sake Brewery, learn about the production process, experience a sake tasting, then visit a special cellar filled with rare vintage sake bottles.

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Embark on a walking tour through the charming districts of Yanaka Ginza, Yanesen, Nezu, & Sendagi. Visit cultural sites & try street foods like roasted sweet potato, yakitori, croquettes, & chestnut ice cream.

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Eat and drink your way through the upscale neighborhood of Ginza at night in this izakaya hopping tour led by a food tour guide and photographer who will take great photos throughout the evening. Seven dishes and four drinks are included!

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In this exclusive omakase experience, enjoy a multi-course dinner in a members-only restaurant and sip sake at a sushi bar. Your host is a pro photographer who will capture great snapshots of the evening. Eight dishes and three drinks are included!

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Experience Osaka nightlife like a local with guidance from an English-speaking guide. You’ll stroll through Tenjinbashi, an entertainment district that’s mainly frequented by locals, for quintessential Japanese street foods and drinks.